Beauty in the Broken Shells
Written by Robyn E. McCullough
Illustrated by Steve Worthington
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Maddox loves beach day adventures with Nana. But when Nana takes Maddox to a new beach, he must be patient and trusting so that he can learn what makes this place so special. Join Maddox and Nana in this heartfelt adventure about finding beauty where you least expect it.
Praise for Beauty in the
Broken Shells
“Beauty in the Broken Shells is a sweet story that flows across the pages and your heart. It’s a beautiful tale of family love and the value of imperfections.”
— Kathleen Keenan, MS,CCC-SLP
The Journey of the Wee Shell
Written by Robyn E. McCullough
Illustrated by Steve Worthington
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Every seashell longs to be a treasure. As Wee Shell sees the bigger shells on the beach picked as treasures, he wonders if it will ever be his turn. After a journey through the ocean with the help of a new friend, will Wee Shell finally be chosen as someone’s treasure?
Praise for The Journey of the Wee Shell
“The Journey of the Wee Shell is a delightful story which will capture the imagination of all who read it. A read aloud treasure to be cherished with a special young listener.”
— Jane F. Collen, author of The Enjella Adventure Series
About the Author
Becoming Nana and the Florida beaches are the inspiration behind this book.
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Praise for The Journey of the Wee Shell
“The Journey of the Wee Shell is a delightful story which will capture the imagination of all who read it. A read aloud treasure to be cherished with a special young listener.”
— Jane F. Collen, author of The Enjella Adventure Series
“Robyn E. McCullough’s children’s book The Journey of the Wee Shell is both charming and captivating. It is a story that is sure to please a young child’s sense of curiosity and adventure.
“This book provides many educational opportunities to invite children to engage in critical thinking skills to include the topics of feelings and emotions, making predictions, marine life investigation and environmental awareness. Parents, grandparents and educators will be eager to share this delightful treasure with the children in their lives.”
— Dorothea A. Card, Retired Educator
“The Journey of the Wee Shell is a thoughtful book about the importance of true friendship, kindness, and the journey you must endure to find both. Life is full of treasures, even little ones.”
— Sarah Treiber, Early Childhood Educator
“What a wonderful story about belonging and patience. The language is poetic and descriptive and the illustrations are adorable.”
— Marsha Meegan, Retired Spanish Teacher
“The Journey of the Wee Shell is wonderfully crafted to speak to any age child. The trust and innocence of Wee Shell demonstrates that even when life does not deliver our dreams immediately, we need to persevere and continue to have hope while pursuing our goals.”
— Rosemary Woelfle, Retired Educator
“Wee Shell is a lovely story with a meaningful lesson of the value of patience. Beautifully illustrated!”
— Betsy Treiber, Retired Bank Executive
About the Author
Robyn McCullough is a retired banking executive. Robyn now splits her time between her home in Connecticut and wintering at her home in Southwest Florida. Becoming Nana and the Florida beaches are the inspiration behind her books.
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Book Details
ISBN 978-1-947635-41-8
Paperback, 30 pages
8"x8"
Published June 15, 2021
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Book Details
ISBN 978-1-947635-49-4
Paperback, 38 pages
8"x8"
Published April 26, 2022
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Praise for Beauty in the Broken Shells
“Beauty in the Broken Shells is the continuing saga of Maddox and his Nana. It explores the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, as Nana gently leads Maddox to learn some important life lessons. It is a delightfully sweet book with perfect illustrations.”
— The Neighborhood Book Club
“Beauty in the Broken Shells is a sweet story that flows across the pages and your heart. It’s a beautiful tale of family love and the value of imperfections.”
— Kathleen Keenan, MS,CCC-SLP
“Beauty in the Broken Shells is a feel-good book to cherish between a child and a loving adult. It is a guide to how memories are made out of the gifts of nature. Beauty is found through the eyes of those who know how to look at the world with appreciation. No detail is too small.”
— Rosemary Woelfle, Retired Educator